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PROGRESS LEADER

Salary: Teachers' Pay Scale and TLR 1B

Start Date: September 2020

The Gateway Academy is part of the larger Gateway Learning Community (GLC): a partnership of local primary and secondary schools committed to working together to achieve the highest educational standards for the whole community and is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and inspirational Progress Leader who can motivate, lead and develop a team which focuses on the highest standards of academic, personal and social development of students.

The Successful candidate will have vision, drive and determination, as well as being an outstanding practioner in their subject across all age and ability ranges.

We welcome applicants from committed and ambitious teachers seeking opportunities in an environment with a very active CPD programmer and opportunities for career advancement.

If you would like further information, to arrange a visit or to request an application pack, we would love to hear from you. Please either telephone Katie Creighton on 01375 489000, send an email: katie.creighton@theglc.org.uk or visit our website at www.theglc.org.uk.

Closing date for applications: Midday onFriday, 22nd May2020

Interviews will be held week commencing 11th May 2020

At the Gateway Academy, Marshfoot Road, Chadwell St Mary, Essex RM16 4LU

The Gateway Learning Community is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures the appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

Information about the School

At The Gateway Academy, we uphold the highest standards, firmly rooted in our core principles of Responsibility, Resilience, Compassion, and Aspiration. We expect both our staff and students to bring passion and energy in all that they do, playing pivotal roles in fostering a diverse, truly fair, and equal community. With exemplary teaching, an outstanding pastoral support system, and ample resources, we empower students to unlock their utmost potential. Our dedication remains unwavering in dismantling any obstacles to learning, ensuring no student is left behind.

It is quite extraordinary how well our Academy continues to flourish with student academic progress, student attendance, staff retention, and attendance, all above the national average. We are renowned for our unique family ethos and our focus on hard work and discipline.

We are resilient and relentless in continuing to ‘improve upon our best’ and offer our staff and students an exceptional experience that is life-changing for all involved. By working together, we make a difference in the life chances of the young people within our care.

                                          "We were not born to be average.

                                           We were born to be exceptional.

                                           We are The Gateway Academy."